Eight weeks out from a natural (drug-free) bodybuilding competition with the NPA (Natural Physique Association), Matt's given us an example day of his eating routine. Matt's using the Gym Professor free-to-download gym workout app (GP Shuffle) in the run-up to competition in order to complete his gym workouts. For examples of these workouts, be sure to follow our Facebook page.
Matt writing: It's fair to say that I've been better prepared and more strict at this stage of competing previously. In essence, what I've listed below isn't too far from my normal daily routine - I'm normally this disciplined (& busy), it's just habit. I would like to tell myself that I'm training smarter this time round, not harder. However, at present, it's more a case of 'eye of the pussy cat', than 'eye of the tiger' and I'm too mindful of how other things in life are of far greater importance, which is by no means a bad thing, but not necessarily conducive to producing the best physique come show time. Aside from this, I'm strong in the gym and enjoying my workouts :).
In the past, I've been asked for my diet at various stages of competing. Then, many ask how I structure this around my working day and training, therefore, I've listed all of this. I've also listed supplements used (note: although brand's not too important, I have included this too). I must admit that if I'm at home for the day, my supplement usage is much less, however, being on the go most of the time, I find it of far greater convenience grabbing a shake, or, as my meals indicate, picking up a bag of salad and some cooked meats from a convenience store.
For reference, I'm currently weighing in at around 13 stone (182lbs) at 5ft,9".
So, here goes - a sample day 8 weeks out from competition....CLICK HERE.
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Matt writing: It's fair to say that I've been better prepared and more strict at this stage of competing previously. In essence, what I've listed below isn't too far from my normal daily routine - I'm normally this disciplined (& busy), it's just habit. I would like to tell myself that I'm training smarter this time round, not harder. However, at present, it's more a case of 'eye of the pussy cat', than 'eye of the tiger' and I'm too mindful of how other things in life are of far greater importance, which is by no means a bad thing, but not necessarily conducive to producing the best physique come show time. Aside from this, I'm strong in the gym and enjoying my workouts :).
In the past, I've been asked for my diet at various stages of competing. Then, many ask how I structure this around my working day and training, therefore, I've listed all of this. I've also listed supplements used (note: although brand's not too important, I have included this too). I must admit that if I'm at home for the day, my supplement usage is much less, however, being on the go most of the time, I find it of far greater convenience grabbing a shake, or, as my meals indicate, picking up a bag of salad and some cooked meats from a convenience store.
For reference, I'm currently weighing in at around 13 stone (182lbs) at 5ft,9".
So, here goes - a sample day 8 weeks out from competition....CLICK HERE.
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